Agfa released new computer-to-plate chemistry consisting of a new developer, PL10, and a new replenisher, PL10R. Agfa touts the new chemistry as a more economical foundation for its N91 and N91v photopolymer plates, offering less processor clean-up time and longer-lasting bath life.

The new PL10 chemistry allows processors to be cleaned by spraying them with a water wash. PL10 replaces PD91 chemistry, which Agfa said it is phasing out this summer.

“Our customers have asked us to come up with a cleaner and more efficient solution, and with the new PL10 we have what the market has been asking for,” said Sheila Nysko of Agfa’s business development segment for newspapers, North America.  

When transitioning to PL10, users will not need to make changes to their current processor speed, temperature or replenishment rate, Agfa said, eliminating any disruption to the production process.

“There are no changes in exposure or calibration required and users will attain the same high performance on press,” Nysko said. “For those that are making the change to violet CTP, PL10 brings new economics and easy maintenance to plate processing.”

The new chemistry is compatible in the VSP and VPP processor series, as well as with Fuji’s LP-NN2 and LP-NV plates.

Agfa also said it plans to roll out a new model in its Advantage violet platesetter product line but did not disclose when the system will be available.